Brownback Fights Federal Overreach On Home Care Rules
Gov. Sam Brownback denounces a federal labor rule requiring overtime pay for home care attendants, saying it harms Kansas seniors and disabled residents. He cites potential staff shortages and calls for waivers or delays, with a statewide and national push to oppose the mandate.
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Hospital Notes Daily Report Admissions and Births
Admissions list includes Thomas Stevenson Ottawa Saturday and David Graika Pomona plus Madeline Burk doll Ottawa Sunday. Dismissals record Chasity Gochenour Fontana Judith Reynolds Ottawa Saturday and Tanis Gregg Ottawa Sunday. Births note a baby boy 5 pounds 10 ounces and baby girl 6 pounds 4 ounces to Madeline and Christopher Burkdoll Ottawa Sunday.
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Ottawa
David Graika
Pomona
Madeline Burkdoll
Chasity Gochenour
Fontana
Judith Reynolds
Judith Jolly
Atchison
Tanis Gregg
Madeline
Christopher Burkdoll
Ottawa area sheriff reports traffic crash and thefts
A 64 year old Ottawa man Steven Rowe was driving south on Ohio Road when he left the roadway and struck trees. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI and license suspension. Separately a 13 year old Ottawa girl was taken into protective custody after attempting self harm. Thefts include a 42 year old Ottawa man reporting items stolen from his residence and a 37 year old Ottawa woman reporting theft of food and an electronic cigarette. a 14 year old Ottawa boy was arrested on theft charges.
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Ohio Roads
Steven Rowe
Ottawa
Ohio Road
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North Main Street
South Willow Street
South Lincoln Street
Franklin County Jail Arrests Report Warrant Blotter
A series of arrests recorded at Franklin County Jail and Police Dept locations. Warrant charges include probation violation, felony theft, failure to appear, battery, and City of Ottawa warrants. Suspects named: Miles McWhorter, Jeremy Burgess, Seth Outcast, Montiste Howze, James Ferguson, Dammond White. Occurred Thursday through Sunday at addresses in Ottawa and Williamsburg, including 305 S. Main St. and West William Street. Police activity spans Franklin and Anderson counties with multiple jurisdictional warrants.
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Franklin County
S. Main St
Miles J. McWhorter
Pomona
East 10Th Street
Jeremy Burgess
Ottawa
Anderson County
West William Street
Seth Outcast
Williamsburg
Johnson County
Franklin County Adult Detention Center
Montiste Howze
Seth
City of Spring Hill
James Ferguson
Police Department
Dammond White
City of Ottawa
Wellsville Police and Fire Activity Report Weekend
Police logged theft on Walnut Street and assistance across K-33 and Sand Creek Road. Sunday calls included I-35 milepost and Main Street incidents with public assists. Ottawa Fire Department responded to a 1:27 p.m. alarm at 202 S. Main St. No fire. Firefighters handled eight medical calls Friday through Sunday.
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K-33
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Ottawa Fire Department
S. Main St
FAA continues Skydiving Mishap Probe Near Ottawa Kansas
The FAA says its investigation into the Aug 9 skydiving death of 54 year old Brad Giffin near Ottawa remains open. Giffin, an experienced jumper with 500 plus jumps, died after failing to deploy his main chute and deploying his reserve too late. The incident occurred during Skydive Lawrence grand opening weekend at Kansas Drop Zone east of Ottawa.
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Des Plaines
Illinois
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Lawrence
Kansas
Montana Road
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Brad
Walmart Logistics Distribution Center
Rick Geist
Franklin County
LaMar
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